Princess Celestia LIVE in Vancouver | Nicole Oliver Live at Fan Expo (My Little Pony, Stargate, Littlest Pet Shop)

About this episode

Nicole Oliver discusses her career in voice acting and the entertainment industry.

This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes acclaimed actress and voice actor Nicole Oliver! Known for her commanding performances in animation and genre television, Nicole has built an extraordinary career spanning anime, western animation, and live-action sci-fi—captivating audiences with strength, warmth, and remarkable vocal range. She is best known as Princess Celestia in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and for her appearances in Stargate SG-1, along with an extensive body of work across animated series, video games, and feature films. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode—recorded live at Fan Expo Vancouver—Nicole shares her journey into professional acting, from classical training to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in modern animation. She breaks down the technical craft of voice performance, including character development, vocal control, emotional authenticity, and the stamina required for long-running franchises. Nicole also reflects on working within ensemble casts, collaborating with directors, and adapting performances for different mediums—from ADR and dubbing to original animation. Jim and Nicole dive deep into the evolving entertainment…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Cummings

Guest: Nicole Oliver

Topics covered

• voice acting
• animation
• sci-fi television
• career journey
• fan conventions
• character development

Keywords

• voice performance
• animation
• My Little Pony
• Stargate
• Fan Expo
• character development
• voice acting industry
• mentorship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Stargate SG-1

Places: Vancouver

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